The Opportunity:
Finatal is working with a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS business (c. £50m turnover), on track to double in size. The company provides B2B software and is working towards a significant value-creation event.
They are looking to appoint a commercially minded Director of FP&A, someone with the credibility, communication skills and investor-facing experience needed to operate at a senior level. You will play a key role in shaping the business as it scales towards £100m+ revenue.
This is a broad leadership role, with full responsibility for FP&A, data and analytics. Reporting to the CFO, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to drive performance, lead forecasting and provide insight to inform decision-making and growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate strategy into clear business targets, underpinned by robust KPIs across short, medium and the long-term
- Partner with leadership to surface and prioritise key business challenges and opportunities
- Develop and embed KPIs, reporting frameworks and dashboards across the business
- Build and maintain a ‘single source of truth’ within data and analytics
- Introduce effective performance management structures to promote accountability and alignment
- Lead the forecasting process across monthly, quarterly and annual cycles
- Support resource planning and drive operational efficiency
- Use data and analysis to inform action and decision-making across the business
- Play an active role in identifying and assessing M&A opportunities as part of the growth strategy
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The Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- SaaS experience is essential
- Salesforce experience / familiarity
- Strong track record in FP&A leadership within a fast-growing or PE-backed business
- Hands-on experience across financial planning, forecasting and performance management
- Strong background in data modelling, visualisation and reporting
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience of working with investors, boards and senior leadership
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong focus on outcomes